Art Openings and Receptions
Art Openings and Receptions
JIM ARZOUMAN displays his color flower photographs April 15-May
14 at the Photo Shop, 1027 Marsh St., SLO. Info: 534-0734.
PAINTERS OF THE CARLTON features Cuban-inspired work by Nino
Macuca and spiritual renditions by William Kenyon April 16-May 25
at The ARTery, 6025 Palma Ave., Atascadero. A reception for the artists
is opening day, 6-9 p.m. Info: 464-0533.
THE MUD SHOW features the pottery works of Steve Stoffel, Jim
Marx, and Mary and Herby Knaebel April 16-June 18 at Circle of
Friends Gallery, Atascadero. An opening reception for the artists is April
16. 6-8 p.m. Info: www.circleoffriendsgallery.com or 466-4653.
SPRINGTIME features watercolors by Karen Denton and Norma Beaton
through June 30 at Gulliver's Travel, 605 Santa Rosa St., SLO.
A reception for the artists is April 16, 6-8 p.m. Hours are Monday-Friday,
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 929-3131.
LETS EAT! features watercolors by Jill Targer and acrylics by
Donalee Nelson through July 1 at Vigneto Ristorante, 991 Rancho
Parkway, Arroyo Grande. An opening reception for the artists is April
17, noon-3 p.m. Info: 474-6371.
MARILYN DOVER BENSON presents a one-woman show April 17 &
18 at Zaca Mesa Winery. Info: 937-8108.
OCEAN ART presents "Escape Artist" Branda gale April 18,
1-3 p.m., at 148 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos. Includes art, wine, and food.
Info: 995-0234.
ENERGY features digital images created by Allan Hancock College
art instructor Ed Harvey April 19-May 28 in the Learning Resources
Center Art Gallery, Santa Maria campus. An reception for the artist is
April 29, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 1-866-DIAL-AHC, Ext. 3252.
STUDENT ART SHOW, presented by the students in Janet Johnson's
class at Coast Union High School, features mixed media works April
22-May 1 at the Old Schoolhouse Gallery, 880 Main St., Cambria. Sponsored
by the Allied Arts Association. An opening reception is April 22,
6-7:30 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded during the reception. Info: 927-8190.
STUDENT ART EXHIBITION 2004 is presented by Cuesta College April
23-May 12 at the Cuesta College Art Gallery, SLO campus. An opening
reception and awards ceremony is set for opening day, 6-8 p.m. Info: 546-3202.
FIRST ANNUAL MORRO BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ART SHOW is a special
event to raise money to provide scholarships to kids in Los Osos, Cayucos,
and Morro Bay April 24, noon-5 p.m., at the Morro Bay Community
Center, 1001 Kennedy Way. Info: 772-6278.
CALIFORNIA SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM features an art show April
25 in Cambria. Info: 543-8562.
WILLIAM SHINN displays ceramic works through May 31 at
The Gallery at the Network, SLO. A reception for the artist is May
7, 6-9 p.m., in conjunction with Art After Dark. Info: 788-0886.
CALLS FOR ENTRIES
MORRO BAY RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT is seeking local artists
to display their work in the Morro Bay Community Center Art Gallery. Selected
artists show for one month at a time. Info: 772-6278.
Ongoing
ARTISTS' IN GATHERING invites artists to bring oil, water, mixed
media, photography, jewelry, fiber, sculptures, and unique woodwork to
Creekside Casa Java. 338 W. Tefft St., Nipomo. every Saturday, 11 a.m.-7
p.m., to work and collaborate with other artists. Info: 929-2112.
ALL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW, presented by the Cambria Allied Arts Association,
features works by Stan Belland and other members of the association through
April 19 at the Gallery at the Old Schoolhouse, 880 Main St., Cambria.
Info: 927-8190.
PAPER QUILT features works by students in Cuesta College's Emeritus
Program through April 22 at Bank of America, 1076 Los Osos Valley
Rd.
PEACE is an art show featuring works by local artists through
April 23 at the SLO Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 232 Foothill
Blvd., SLO. Info: 227-4246.
ATASCADERO ART ASSOCIATION showcases the photographs of Curt
Bentzinger through April 24 at the Adobe Cooperative Artists' Gallery,
7365 El Camino Real, Atascadero. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 11
a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 462-0632.
MAINO WEDDING EXHIBIT features a vintage 1911 wedding dress,
tuxedo, and other accessories of May and Charles Maino, the son of the
SLO building contractor who built the Carnegie Library that now houses
the SLO County Museum and History Center. The exhibit runs through
April 30 at the museum, 696 Monterey St., SLO. Info: 543-0638.
DEB FESTA is the featured artist through April 30 at the
Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. Info: 772-1068.
TIERRA-VINEYARD MEETS THE SEA showcases new works by painters
Ebrahim Amin, Richard Lopez, and Anita Hampton through April 30
at Salisbury Gallery, 1250 San Luis Bay Dr., Avila Valley. Info: 595-2105
or 471-3110.
JACQUE BRACKETT exhibits watercolors, oils, and sketches through
April 30 at the Cambria Branch Library. Info: 927-4336.
BEAUTY SURROUNDS US is an art exhibit featuring the works of
oil painters Cyndi Johnson and Bill Strasen through April 30 at
Castoro Cellars Winery, Templeton. Info: 927-1949.
JEANNETTE REINA displays her art through April 30 at the
Center Gallery in Morro Bay. Info: 772-6278.
BERNADETTE TELLEFSON is the featured artist through April
30 at Moonstones Gallery, 4070 Burton Dr., Cambria. Info: 927-3447.
SPRING SHOW AND SALE is presented by the Allan Hancock College
Association of Visual Arts through April 30 at the Santa Maria
Town Center Mall. Info: 1-866-DIAL-AHC, Ext. 3252.
PASTEL is presented by the Paso Robles Art Association through
April 30 at the Robert Hall Winery, 3443 Mill Rd., Paso Robles. Info:
239-7337.
A DAY IN PARIS features black and white photographs by Christina
Dillow through April 30 in the front room at Linnaea's, 1110 Garden
St., SLO. Info: 610-9262.
AS CHILDREN SEE THEMSELVES is an exhibit of original oil paintings
by Bob Young showing through May 2 at Linnaea's Café, 1110 Garden
St., SLO. Info: 771-9489.
AQUARIUS 27 is the annual art show featuring the best
in watercolor through May 2 at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St.,
SLO. Presented by the Central Coast Watercolor Society and juried by Jan
Kunz. Info: www.sloartcenter.org.
NOT SO STILL LIFE features lively paintings by Robert Burridge
through May 4 at the McConnell Gallery, 1243 Monterey St., SLO.
Info: 544-4464.
EMERITUS PASTEL CLASS at Cuesta College exhibits their paintings
through May 7 at the Paso Robles Public Library, 1000 Spring St.
Library hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5
p.m. Info: 226-0132.
SPRING CELEBRATION features photography by Janice Peters and
watercolors by Ardella "Jo" Swanberg through May 9 at the Morro
Bay Art Gallery, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. Presented by the Morro Bay Art
Association. Info: 772-2504.
ATMOSPHERES features works by Barbara Alloway through May
9 at the McKeon-Phillips Art Gallery and Winery, 2115 S. Blosser Rd.,
Santa Maria. Info: 928-3025.
SYMPHONY OF COLOR is the featured exhibit through May 12 at
the Culture Corner Gallery's airport showcase, Santa Maria.
CLOSE TO HOME is the featured show at the Culture Corner Gallery
through May 12 at 313 W. Tunnell, Santa Maria. Gallery hours are
Wednesday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Info: 922-1529 or 928-6739.
PCPA SCENIC DESIGN: THE FIRST FORTY YEARS is a special exhibit
celebrating set design and designers through May 14 at the Betteravia
Gallery, 511 E. Lakeside Pkwy, Santa Maria. The exhibit includes video,
photography, three-dimensional art, and more.
PUEBLO STYLE POTTERY of the Mata Ortiz region is exhibited through
May 15 at Hands Gallery, 777 Higuera St., SLO. Features the work of
Juan Quesada and other artists. Info: 543-1921.
SUBURBAN LANDSCAPES are the theme of oil paintings by Jed Joyce
showing through May 22 at Compact Art Gallery, 570 Higuera St.,
SLO. Info: 235-3645. Info: 544-9251.
PURELY PICTURESQUE PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATIONS features photography,
graphic design, and fine art by Tim and Merle Wheeler through May 31
at Os-Care Gallery at Your Photo Shop, 257 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.
Info: 772-3279.
LAUREL SHERRIE exhibits landscapes and still life oil paintings
through May 31 at Branch Deli, 203 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande.
Info: 473-4640.
TRIANGULATION features works by Douglas Bond, Marti Fast, and
Alfredo Arciniaga through June 5 at the University Center Gallery,
3171 Temple St., Halcyon. Info: 489-2822.